NEARLY half of all Australians over-50 experienced ageism in the past year, but only one in five of them took any action in response, according to new research launched to mark the first Ageism Awareness Day. Australia’s campaign to…
RAYMOND Terrace’s main street has had a refresh ahead of major upgrades next month – with road resurfacing, extra parking and better accessible parking now a reality for William Street. The works have set the stage for the new…
AUSTRALIA celebrated its first Ageism Awareness Day on October 1. NSW Seniors are in the spotlight, with loved ones being urged to check in on our older relatives and friends. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
FOR months it has been ‘business not as usual’. Business owners have turned to online trade, click and collect and pivoting as the pandemic continues to offer challenges. The next challenge for local businesses is reopening. Advertise with News…
THE Tomaree community is set to benefit from an innovative new course delivered virtually through the TAFE NSW Tomaree Connected Learning Centre (CLC) next month. The nationally recognised Certificate III in Community Pharmacy focuses on developing skilled pharmacy assistants…
IT’S time for your weekly police and emergency services update for the MidCoast region. Hazard Reduction Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us…
HOUSING availability is an ongoing challenge for the region, with areas suffering from a lack of rental properties and affordable housing options. The popularity of Port Stephens and the Myall Coast as a seachange and treechange destination is undeniable…
COVID-19 has rocked businesses and hit the retail, tourism and hospitality industries hard. Now there is an end in sight to the lockdown. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
PORT Stephens Council will recommence free green waste drop off days from 3 October 2021 for essential use. Green waste drop off days will return to their normal schedule with a booking system in place, with extra dates announced…
A NUMBER of community groups have successfully received financial assistance from the Port Stephens Council. In the recent Council meeting on 28 September 2021, financial assistance was approved under the Local Government Act 1993. Advertise with News of The…